About Gustav Schuft
Lived 1878 – 1948 (aged 69). Gustav Schuft was an artistic gymnast.
Fritz Richard Gustav Schuft (16 June 1876 in Berlin – 8 February 1948 in Cottbus) was a German gymnast. He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens.
Schuft was a member of the German team that won two gold medals by placing first in both of the team events, the parallel bars and the horizontal bar. He also competed in the parallel bars, horizontal bar, vault, and pommel horse individual events, though without success.
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Who was Gustav Schuft?
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When was Gustav Schuft born?
Gustav Schuft was born on 16 June 1878 in Berlin.
When did Gustav Schuft die?
Gustav Schuft died on 8 February 1948 in Cottbus.
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Gustav Schuft was an artistic gymnast.
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Gustav Schuft's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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